Hashad eyes basketball glory

Morocco basketball coach Hassan Hashad Casablanca - Said Ali The head coach of Morocco\'s national basketball team says his players are looking forward to the upcoming 2013 FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Africa Championship. Hassan Hashad has praised the fitness levels and enthusiasm of his squad, and believes the team can reach the latter rounds of the competition. Morocco have been drawn in Group B, with Tunisia, Rwanda and Burkina Faso. The 27th championships, played under the auspices of FIBA, take place in Ivory Coast between August 20 to 31. Hashad thanked Morocco\'s Ministry of Sport for working closely with FIBA to promote the sport of basketball in the country.